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About the Job Location: University of Minnesota Twin Cities East Bank, Minneapolis, MN Employment Dates: June 11th (training day); July 8 - 11 (teaching days) (see specifics below) Staff Schedule, Orientation & Training: Up to two hours of paid training prior to starting. This will be scheduled individually depending on when the course will be taught. It will be during the week of June 9 - June 13th when possible for program and candidate. Additional paid time for curriculum development. Teaching: This one week, eight hour class will be taught over four days, Tuesday - Friday on July 8, 9, 10, and 11th, from 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. The Upward Bound Vision Quest (UBVQ) program is a federally funded college preparatory program for low-income and first-generation high school students that serves a total of 135 students in four high schools in Minneapolis, Minnesota and one in Duluth, Minnesota. The Upward Bound Vision Quest program works with students, parents, schools and the community to develop partnerships and provide services and support that promote participant success. Services are offered on site in the target schools and are designed to prepare students to succeed in applying for, and finishing postsecondary education. The summer program is an exciting opportunity for high school students to experience college life by taking classes and living in the residence halls. Each summer, a small cohort of teachers are hired to offer courses that inspire students, encourage life-long learning, and create bridges between high school and higher-education scholarship. Our program seeks motivated and caring teachers who are willing to facilitate meaningful courses, and develop out-of-the-box curriculum within their area of interest and expertise. Description of Responsibilities: * Plan and facilitate curriculum in Dakh&#243;ta or Ojibwemowin with opportunity to offer elective classes such as Creative Arts, Computer Science, History, etc. * Prepare and document lesson plans and teach Tuesday &#8211; Friday in a classroom at the University of Minnesota&#8211;Twin Cities during program dates * Create activity materials and resource lists for purchase * Assess student learning and inform UBVQ staff of student academic concerns and areas for improvement * Attend staff orientation * Attend weekly staff check-ins * Complete a course and program evaluation at the conclusion of session * Other duties as assigned by Program Director Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Experience teaching Dakh&#243;ta and/or Ojibwemowin * Curious, interested in learning, and willingness to try new things * Experienced and finds value in working with high school students of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds including first-generation and low-income * Experience creating and implementing course curriculum that is both rigorous, intellectually stimulating and enjoyable for students who possess a broad range of ability levels * Experience in effective classroom, learning or workshop management strategies * Per University of Minnesota Safety of Minors policy, applicants must pass a background check Pay and Benefits Pay Rate: $45.00 per hour Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. 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